Mayweather Banks Six-Figure Win Betting on Crawford Upset

Lead Floyd Mayweather Jr. turned a $50,000 wager on Terence Crawford into a $124,000 payday after Crawford dethroned Canelo Álvarez as undisputed super-middleweight champion on Sunday in Las Vegas.

Nut Graf The retired boxing great quietly revealed the winning ticket on social media, underscoring his knack for high-stakes betting and adding another chapter to his post-ring career ventures.

Bet Slip Revealed Mayweather’s Instagram post featured only a money-bags emoji alongside a photo of the bet slip showing the six-figure return. Known for flaunting his business prowess, the 48-year-old former champion capitalized on Crawford’s unanimous decision-an outcome he predicted ahead of the fight.

Crawford’s Historic Victory

  • Terence Crawford outboxed Canelo Alvarez before over 70,000 fans at Allegiant Stadium, becoming the first male fighter to hold undisputed titles in three weight divisions.
  • Netflix and Zuffa Boxing’s live broadcast set viewership records, cementing the bout as one of boxing’s landmark events.

High-Profile Bettors

  • Jason Statham also posted about his winning wager on Crawford, while influencer Bryce Hall reportedly lost $200,000 backing Alvarez.
  • Mayweather’s savvy gamble follows his growing portfolio of sports investments and entertainment appearances.

Legacy Beyond the Ring Retiring with an unblemished 50-0 professional record, Mayweather has parlayed his fame into successful ventures including promotions, endorsements and exhibition matches. His latest betting coup cements his reputation as a shrewd entrepreneur in retirement.